Coverage dated October 21, 2026

Medicare Advantage enrollees face fewer plans, higher costs and benefit cuts for 2027

Headline from WISH-TV Indianapolis

(CNN) — Fewer health insurance plans. Higher out-of-pocket costs. Skimpier supplemental benefits. This upheaval is what senior citizens will have to contend with during Medicare Advantage’s open enrollment period for 2027 coverage, which runs through December 7.

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  1. KRDO

    More than 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees need to find new plans for 2027 in third year of turmoil (opens KRDO)

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    By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Fewer health insurance plans. Higher out-of-pocket costs. Skimpier supplemental benefits. This upheaval is what senior citizens will have to contend with during Medicare Advantage’s open enrollment period for 2027 coverage, which runs through December 7.

  2. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Medicare Advantage enrollees face fewer plans, higher costs and benefit cuts for 2027 (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    (CNN) — Fewer health insurance plans. Higher out-of-pocket costs. Skimpier supplemental benefits. This upheaval is what senior citizens will have to contend with during Medicare Advantage’s open enrollment period for 2027 coverage, which runs through December 7.

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